Minerals

Introduction to Minerals

Minerals are any naturally occurring inorganic solids that possess a definite chemical composition and orderly internal structure.

It is important to study minerals because they are the basic building blocks of rocks.
By the end of this unit, you will be able to...

Graphite is found in pencil lead

Natuarally occurring talc

Baby powder is made from talc

Naturally occurring bauxite

Aluminum cans are made from bauxite